Leveraging Real-World Evidence (RWE) in MSL Activities
This week's guest is Elizabeth Pash, Medical Affairs Executive Leader who shares insights on how to leverage real-world evidence (RWE) in MSL activities.
Nov 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 231
MSL Talk
MSL Talk, hosted by Tom Caravela, MSL Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, offers insights for Medical Science Liaisons, aspiring MSLs, and Medical Affairs leaders.
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All About Thought Leader Liaison
This weeks guest is Jim Hahn, Senior Business Director, Thought Leader Engagement at EMD Serono who discusses the role of the Thought Leader Liaison and how it fits into the pharma world.
Nov 05, 2024•30 min•Ep. 230
Product Safety and its Role in Medical Affairs
This week's guest is Juan Daccach, MD, VP Global Product Safety at Merz Aesthetics who discusses Safety and its role in Medical/Product Safety and the interaction between safety physicians and medical affairs physicians (for both pharma and device)
Oct 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 229
The Future of MSL Roles: Skills and Competencies for Tomorrow’s Challenges
This week’s guest is Stephanie Otis, Vice President Global Medical Excellence at Ferring Pharmaceuticals discusses future trends in the MSL field including the skills and competencies that will be essential for success.
Oct 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 228
The Augmented MSL
This week's guest is Nandini Sabharwal, Director, Migraine and Women's Health, Field Medical Group at Pfizer and we discuss the role of artificial intelligence in every day MSL life.
Oct 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 227
Unlocking Success: The Power of Continuous Learning
This weeks guest is John Pracyk, Chief Medical Safety Officer, at Olympus who discusses the importance of continuous learning for professional growth and development
Oct 08, 2024•39 min•Ep. 226
Practice in Private…Rewarded in Public
This week is a solo episode, Tom Caravela, Founder and Managing Partner at The Carolan Group discusses the concept of what you practice in private, is rewarded in public.
Oct 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 225
Time Audit: YOUR Strategy for Time Management Success
In this episode, Patrina Pellett joins Tom Caravela to dive into time management strategies for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. They introduce the concept of time audits, a practical tool for enhancing productivity by identifying and eliminating time-wasting activities. Patrina shares personal experiences and outlines a step-by-step guide to conducting a time audit, emphasizing the importance of managing emails and social media. The discussion includes developing an ideal week, handling ...
Sep 24, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 224
The Evolving Role of Clinical Educators for Pharma and Field Medical
In this episode, Michelle Offner shares her journey from her previous roles to becoming a clinical educator. She delves into the responsibilities and importance of clinical educators, highlighting the skills and value they bring to the medical field. Michelle discusses the challenges faced in this role and offers insights into the future of clinical education. She provides practical advice for those aspiring to enter the field, emphasizing the significance of networking. The episode concludes wi...
Sep 17, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 223
The Value of Social Listening for MSL Success
My guests this week are Vandana Grover, Sr Director, Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Eisai and Stevan Tomich, Lead Omni Channel Strategist at AbbVie who discuss the value of social listening for MSL success.
Sep 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 222
How to Build Scientific Credibility for Continuous Career Development
My guest this week is Ike Ogbaa, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs who discusses How to Build Scientific Credibility for Continuous Career Development.
Sep 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 221
How to Build a Modern Medical Affairs Organization
In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Greg Christopherson to explore the evolving landscape of modern medical affairs organizations. They delve into the importance of standardization and effective resource allocation within the field. Greg shares insights on building a successful medical affairs organization and highlights essential skills for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. The discussion also covers strategies for enhancing communication, self-assessment, and collaboration across ...
Aug 27, 2024•33 min•Ep. 220
Mindset: The ULTIMATE Key to Success in Your Life and Career
In this episode, Amy Misnick joins to discuss the power of mindset in both personal and professional spheres. Amy shares her journey from a successful career to an entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the importance of daily habits in maintaining a strong mindset. The conversation delves into strategies for overcoming setbacks, managing negative thoughts, and the significance of building a resilient mindset for career success, particularly for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. Practical advic...
Aug 20, 2024•35 min•Ep. 219
Change Management: How Pharma SHOULD Handle Bad News
In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Alicia Bullock to discuss change management within the pharmaceutical industry. Alicia shares her professional journey and insights on the key triggers and first steps crucial in navigating organizational changes. The conversation delves into common pitfalls, the importance of identifying change leaders, and strategies to maintain a positive workplace culture amidst change. Alicia also offers guidance for employees adjusting to new organizational landscapes...
Aug 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 218
The ART of Excellence... How to be a Rock Star MSL
In this episode, Cathy Andorfer joins Tom Caravela to discuss her new book and the journey of writing it. Cathy shares insights into her writing process, addressing challenges and the evolving landscape of the medical affairs industry. The conversation highlights the significance of adaptability and resilience for MSLs, along with maintaining a positive mindset amidst industry changes. Cathy reflects on the importance of these traits in her career and provides a glimpse into future industry tren...
Aug 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 217
A Trip Around the MSL Insights Cycle
In this episode, Patrina Pellett and Richard Swank join Tom Caravela to explore the intricacies of the MSL insight cycle. They delve into the growth and insights course, highlighting common mistakes and the importance of training MSLs on inputting insights. The discussion covers the stages of the insight cycle, with a focus on competitive intelligence and the gathering stage. Patrina and Richard emphasize the significance of understanding your audience and effective mechanisms for sharing insigh...
Jul 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 216
Demystifying and Unpacking Omnichannel Engagement
In this week’s episode, Donnie Wooten, PharmD, Head of Global Field Medical Excellence at Organon and Kelly Lo, Global Field Medical Excellence at Amgen discuss the Demystifying and Unpacking of Omnichannel engagement.
Jul 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 215
Medical Affairs Fellowships: The What, the HOW and the WHY
In this week’s episode, Shani Park, Post Doctoral Fellow, Medical Science Liaison at Inizio Engage discusses her experience securing a Medical Affairs fellowship and what the opportunity is all about.
Jul 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 214
Career Currency: The Key to Your Success
In this week’s episode, Rachel Couchenour, Vice President Global Medical Affairs at Travere Therapeutics, discusses the importance of building your internal and external network.
Jul 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 213
The Power of Purpose
In this week’s episode, Jill Donahue, Medical Affairs leader and author who discusses the power of purpose for MSLs and Medical Affairs professionals.
Jul 02, 2024•27 min•Ep. 212
The MSL Secret Weapon for Insightful Engagement
In this week’s episode, Mary Winkels, Global Director, Medical Affairs Training and Capability at Vertex Pharmaceuticals discusses the MSL secret weapon for insightful engagement.
Jun 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 211
Never Split the Difference
In this weeks episode, Linda Traylor, VP, Head of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point and Josh Yoder, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Aurinia, discuss the book, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, a MUST read for MSLs and Medical Affairs Professionals.
Jun 18, 2024•53 min•Ep. 210
Job Search Mastery... How to WIN Your Dream Job
In this episode, Tom Caravela introduces his new book, "Job Search Mastery, How to Win Your Dream Job," outlining its purpose and key strategies for effective job searching. He emphasizes the significance of LinkedIn and informational interviews, while highlighting the book's charitable contributions. Tom discusses the vital role of maintaining a positive mindset and consistent efforts during the job search process. He also provides details on how to purchase the book and the impact of customer ...
Jun 13, 2024•20 min•Ep. 209
Layoff Ready... How to Plan and Prepare for Potential Career Transition
Chad Schroer, Senior Director, USMA Field Medical Excellence at BeiGene, we discuss strategies to prepare yourself for career transition – whether it’s to grow in your current role, move into a new role or to find a new role due to a layoff.
Jun 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 208
SUPER MSL: The Quest to Become the TOP MSL on Your Team
Daniel Snyder, Senior Medical Affairs & HEOR Leader, discusses the differentiators for MSLs that will make you stand out and become the top MSL on your team.
May 28, 2024•36 min•Ep. 207
From Medically Impossible to Medical MIRACLE
Anthony Lee is the CEO of ZAP Mortgage, ex Military Special Forces and Best Selling author who tells his story of overcoming extreme odds to find unprecedented success in business and life.
May 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 206
The Value of In-House Medical Affairs to the MSL
Erlene Seymour, Medical Director, US Medical Affairs Hematology at BeiGene discusses the value of In House or HQ Medical Affairs to the MSL.
May 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 205
The Future MSL
In this episode, Eddie Power joins to discuss the future landscape of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role. The conversation delves into emerging trends, including the integration of analytics to enhance MSL functions and the evolving responsibilities that may lead to new titles. Eddie explores how data delivery and strategy will shape MSL activities, alongside expanding stakeholder engagement. The episode also provides insights on preparing current MSLs for upcoming changes and offers advice ...
May 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 204
Why Chasing Titles is Fools Gold
In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Archie Stone, VP of Product Development at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, to discuss the intricacies of titles in medical affairs. They explore the variability and experience discrepancies in titles across the industry, emphasizing the importance of focusing on skills for career advancement. Archie shares insights on the benefits of senior-level titles and uses a rock climbing analogy to illustrate career progression and skill development. The conversation also a...
Apr 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 203
The Increasing Complexity of TODAYS Interview Process
In this episode, Nabhan Islam joins Tom Caravela to discuss the evolving landscape of the job market and its impact on MSL interviews. Nabhan shares his career journey and highlights changes in interview rounds, emphasizing situational awareness and personality assessments. The conversation delves into the reasons behind these transformations and offers strategies for job seekers to succeed. Key topics include the importance of honesty, authenticity, and leveraging personal strengths. Nabhan als...
Apr 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 202
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